WWE Monday Night Raw Results March 25, 2024: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap

Here is the live coverage for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on March 25, 2024, at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL.

Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings.

The show kicks off with CM Punk arriving in his car. We than Take a shift to what happened between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes last Friday on SmackDown. The music hits and here comes Cody Rhodes, he makes his way to the ring.

Chicago Raw opened with Cody Rhodes addressing the crowd. He referenced Roman Reigns' comments on the Pat McAfee show, where Reigns called him a politician who makes empty promises.

Rhodes defended his record, claiming he keeps his promises to the fans, using lighthearted examples of attending a fan's wedding and birthday party. He then shifted to a more serious tone, acknowledging his respect for Reigns' abilities but expressing his hatred for the champion.

Rhodes accused Reigns of manipulating the situation to avoid a one-on-one match at WrestleMania. He emphasized his two Royal Rumble victories and appealed to the Chicago crowd for their support in his upcoming tag team match.

Suddenly, The Rock's music interrupted, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The two legends stared each other down, with chants of "CM Punk" echoing through the arena, a Chicago tradition.

The Rock approached Cody and whispered something in his ear, leaving the audience and Cody visibly confused. The Rock's interaction with Cody remained enigmatic as he exited the ring without further explanation.

The show continued with backstage segments featuring Ricochet, The Judgment Day, and a brief interview with The Rock by Jackie Redmond, where he refused to reveal what he said to Cody.

The match began with a clean break, but Ricochet's momentary distraction towards Dom allowed JD to strike from behind. JD controlled the early portion with strikes and a waist lock, but Ricochet fought back with elbows and a handspring back elbow.

Both wrestlers showcased impressive aerial maneuvers. Ricochet countered a moonsault attempt from JD and later landed a breathtaking shooting star press for a near fall. JD countered Ricochet's Detonation Kick with a Spanish Fly, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.

The turning point came when Dom interfered, putting his foot on the ropes during Ricochet's Recoil attempt. Despite the underhanded tactics, Ricochet remained resilient. He countered JD's Devil Inside with a devastating Destroyer and capitalized on Dom's ejection by knocking JD off the top turnbuckle. Ricochet sealed the win with a picture-perfect shooting star crossbody.

CM Punk ignited a verbal firestorm on Raw in Chicago, addressing his status and sparking confrontations with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins.

Standing in the ring, Punk acknowledged the fans' curiosity about his potential role at WrestleMania. He mentioned various possibilities, including hosting, commentary, or refereeing. He also addressed comments by Roman Reigns, hinting at a future encounter.

This sparked a war of words with Drew McIntyre. Punk poked fun at McIntyre's attire and questioned his legitimacy as the "Chosen One." Drew countered by referencing Punk's past injuries and suggesting Punk craved a front-row seat to witness his WrestleMania glory.

The tension escalated with the arrival of Seth Rollins. Rollins mocked Punk and McIntyre for bickering while not being in the title picture. He suggested a poll to gauge the audience's opinion on Punk's commentary role but ultimately dismissed Punk as a non-factor.

In a surprising turn, Punk agreed to become a commentator at WrestleMania. He stated his intention to add excitement to the show, something he believes McIntyre and Rollins are incapable of on their own.

The exchange culminated in Rollins delivering a Black Out on McIntyre, further intensifying the animosity between the three wrestlers.

LeRae celebrated her victory while Nile expressed confusion over the dubious tactics employed during the match. This incident could further strain the already tense relationship between LeRae and her tag team partner, Indi Hartwell.

Meanwhile, a lighthearted exchange erupted between The New Day and the reunited team of Johnny Gargano and Ciampa. The wrestlers playfully jabbed at each other's team names, hinting at a potentially interesting dynamic in the upcoming tag team match at WrestleMania.

Adding to the excitement, R-Truth and The Miz interjected, expressing their belief that the match would be the best ever. The segment also referenced the upcoming New Day vs. D-Generation X match at WrestleMania, with Truth revealing he and The Miz will join JBL on commentary for the bout.

The match began with a technical display. Ciampa applied a side headlock on Kofi, who countered with a waist lock. The action went back and forth, with both teams showcasing impressive agility and teamwork. Kofi nearly secured a fall with a Fameasser, but Gargano managed to break the pin attempt.

After the commercial break, the intensity escalated as Ciampa unleashed a flurry of clotheslines on both Kofi and Woods. Johnny Gargano joined the offensive, showcasing impressive maneuvers like a Northern Lariat and an enzugiri on Woods.

The momentum appeared to be shifting towards Gargano & Ciampa as Johnny attempted a high-risk Asai DDT. However, the trajectory of the match took a sharp turn when The Judgment Day (members not mentioned in the provided excerpt) launched a surprise attack on all four wrestlers in the ring.

The referee, recognizing the escalating chaos, called for the disqualification.

Following a hard-fought Raw Tag Team Championship match, The Judgment Day set their sights on the defeated Ciampa and Gargano. Ciampa attempted to fight back, but the numbers game proved too much. The brutality continued as Dominik delivered a frog splash to Woods on the outside. Miz tried to intervene, but Priest quickly dispatched him with a choke slam. Truth, ever the opportunist, called for a commercial break from the commentary table, but his pleas were ignored.

The Judgment Day's assault continued as Priest dragged Truth into the ring. Truth valiantly fought back, even landing a punch on Finn Balor. However, Priest quickly regained control with a Razor's Edge. Balor then climbed to the top rope and delivered a Coup de Grace to a defenseless Truth.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviewed Cody Rhodes, seeking his reaction to his conversation with The Rock. While apologizing to everyone, Cody remained tight-lipped about the content of their exchange. He simply stated that it was a "promise" The Rock "cannot keep."

After a commercial break, Cathy Kelley interviewed Gunther regarding Sami Zayn's comments from last week. Gunther dismissed Zayn's challenge, claiming his opponent stormed off "like a child" after failing to secure a direct response. He downplayed Zayn's chances at Wrestlemania, suggesting both the audience and himself have doubts about Zayn's ability to prevail. Gunther further fueled the fire by expressing his belief that Zayn wouldn't even be able to defeat Bronson Reed.

Vinci taunts Andrade with a pie face, but Andrade retaliates with a chopping blow. Vinci responds with chops of his own. Andrade remains calm, clinging to the ropes to display his composure. Vinci attempts an Irish whip, but Andrade reverses it, sending Vinci to the ring apron. Vinci throws a punch and attempts a high-flying maneuver, but Andrade counters with a dropkick that sends Vinci crashing to the floor. Andrade scales the ring post, aiming for a moonsault. He throws Vinci back into the ring and attempts another moonsault, but Vinci dodges. Andrade lands on his feet and executes a signature move for a near fall. Andrade attempts a suplex, then transitions to a second one, but Vinci thwarts it. Despite the blocked suplex, Andrade lands gracefully on his feet. He throws a back elbow, but Vinci counters with a crossbody tackle.

Upon returning, Andrade resumes his assault with chops. He blocks a kick from Vinci and retaliates with a series of leg whips followed by a flying forearm strike. He charges into the corner and delivers a double knee strike. Andrade pins Vinci for a near fall, but Vinci fights back with a clothesline. He attempts a powerbomb, but Andrade maneuvers out. Vinci lands a chop, but Andrade responds with a back elbow and delivers his finishing move, "The Message," for the pinfall victory.

Raw Women's Champion Rhea Ripley enters the ring with Dominik Mysterio by her side.

Rhea complains about a lack of respect and attention. She acknowledges Becky Lynch's fighting spirit and admits she could have attacked Becky during matches, but wanted to be respectful. With WrestleMania approaching, she asks Dominik if Becky should focus on her more.

Becky interrupts, returning to Chicago. She compliments Rhea's fresh appearance, highlighting it wasn't after a grueling match - something Rhea avoids. Rhea justifies not wrestling, claiming attention comes easily on social media. She believes champions don't need to prove themselves weekly.

Becky criticizes Rhea's self-centeredness. They disagree on what defines a champion. Rhea sees it as social media presence, while Becky prioritizes hard work in the ring. Becky warns Rhea that new stars will emerge, and true greatness lies in resilience and skill, not just initial hype. She promises to show Rhea a new experience at WrestleMania.

Rhea acknowledges Becky's experience and survival skills, calling her a cockroach - tough but not invincible. Rhea plans to keep Becky alive to witness her reign and Dominik calling her "mummy."

Becky warns Rhea not to mention her daughter again. She reveals her father never met his granddaughter, and her pride lies in motherhood, not just in-ring achievements. Rhea's mockery offends Becky, who clarifies there was no respect behind not attacking. Once the fight starts, there's no turning back.

The confrontation escalates. Dom pulls Rhea back, but she retaliates with a kick, sending Becky shoulder-first into the ring post. Rhea checks on Dom before leaving, but Becky attacks her from behind. They trade punches, with Rhea landing a kick and sending Becky into the ring post.

Elsewhere, Sami Zayn encounters Chad Gable talking to Maxxine Dupri. Chad seeks a rematch to prove Gunther wrong. Sami understands Chad's doubts, but emphasizes tonight's importance in silencing Gunther. Chad warns Sami not to be distracted by Gunther's tactics. Sami appreciates the advice and they shake hands.

Sami grabs a headlock on Reed. Reed fights back with a shoulder tackle and headbutt. Sami retaliates with a back elbow and sends Reed flying out of the ring. Sami dives onto Reed on the outside. He throws Reed back in and attempts a top rope crossbody, but Reed catches him. Sami escapes and lands punches and chops on Reed. Reed blocks an Irish whip and delivers a powerful body block. He follows up with a punch and chop that sends Sami crashing to the floor. Reed climbs to the apron and lands a shoulder tackle.

(Commercial break)

Back from the break, Sami throws forearms, but Reed overpowers him with a slam and elbow drop. Sami fights back with a kick and clothesline, but Reed remains standing. Sami unloads chops and another clothesline that wobbles Reed, but he doesn't go down. Reed returns a chop and Sami leaps over him before connecting with another clothesline.

Gunther appears at ringside, distracting Sami. Reed capitalizes with a waist lock, but Sami elbows his way out and attempts a Blue Thunder Bomb. Reed blocks it and misses a diving splash. Sami rolls him up for a near fall. Sami lands a kick and attempts an exploder suplex, but collapses under Reed's weight. Reed executes a twisting suplex for a near fall. He pummels Sami with chops in the corner.

Sami fights back with kicks from the turnbuckles and a tornado DDT. He sets up for the Helluva Kick, but Reed cuts him off with a clothesline and a back senton. Reed climbs to the top rope and delivers a devastating Tsunami for the pinfall victory.

Gunther laughs and exits backstage.

Jey confronts Nakamura, accusing him of complacency. Solo Sikoa joins Jey, followed by Jimmy.

Jimmy tells Jey to stop saying "yeet."

(Commercial break)

Backstage, Sami vents his frustration by throwing objects. Chad calms him down.

Sami admits he let Gunther get to him. He questions his mental weakness.

Chad explains Gunther's strategy of planting doubt. Sami displayed strength and resilience in the ring, but Gunther targets his mind. To win at WrestleMania, Sami needs a new strategy. Chad offers to help if Sami is interested.

Next week, The New Day and DIY face The Judgment Day. The Rock and Roman Reigns will also appear on Raw.

Jey Uso stands in Gorilla position. Seth Rollins expresses unease and assures Jey that he and Cody Rhodes have his back.

The match starts with a lockup and corner tie-up. Nakamura misses a punch, but Jey capitalizes with punches of his own. He slides into the corner after an Irish whip and throws more punches. Jey attempts a suicide dive, but Nakamura counters with a kick. Nakamura follows up with a kick to Jey's back. Jey tries to Irish whip Nakamura but misses a splash in the corner. Nakamura positions Jey on the turnbuckle and connects with two running knee strikes to the ribs, sending Jey crashing to the floor.

(Commercial break)

Jey returns with a flurry of punches, a thrust kick, and an uppercut. He gets a kick blocked and responds with a dragon whip. Jey misses a running hip attack in the corner. Nakamura blocks another kick, traps Jey in the ropes, and delivers a sliding German Suplex for a near fall. Nakamura climbs the turnbuckles, but Jey moves out of the way. Nakamura rolls through and Jey lands a thrust kick. Nakamura counters with a knee to the back of Jey's head.

Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa enter the crowd to interfere, but Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins cut them off. Cody brawls with Jimmy towards the back. Seth throws Jimmy into the ring post and over the barricade. Drew McIntyre retaliates by sending Seth into the ring post and hitting a Future Shock DDT on the floor.

Back in the ring, Nakamura applies a rear-naked choke. Jey escapes with a sleeper suplex landing on his feet. He follows up with a superkick and spear for the pinfall victory.

The match concludes, and the brawl spills backstage. Jimmy Uso and Cody Rhodes trade blows. Cody overpowers Jimmy and throws him outside. Solo Sikoa attempts to attack Cody from behind, but Cody anticipates and punches Solo. Suddenly, The Rock appears and blindsides Cody, driving him into a table. The Rock relentlessly assaults Cody, throwing him into a trash can, then using the trash can as a weapon. He pummels Cody with punches, slams him into a production case, and empties a toolbox on him. The Rock continues the beatdown, sending Cody into a guardrail and bashing him with another trash can.

The fight spills outside into the rain. The Rock demands Cody's attention, now secured. He pummels Cody and warns him about the consequences of challenging him and "playing hero." The Rock throws Cody into a bus, mocking him as a hero and taunting Cody's mother to witness her son's defeat. He brutalizes Cody with kicks and throws him repeatedly into the bus.

The Rock declares himself the "final boss," emphasizing Cody's weakness. He mocks Cody's arrogance and insists Cody initiated the conflict. The Rock proclaims a fulfilled prophecy. Blood streaming down Cody's face, The Rock punches him again, addressing Cody's mother directly. He wipes Cody's blood on his championship belt in a symbolic gesture, further taunting his mother. The Rock claims he'll make Cody understand true hardship, something his father, Dusty Rhodes, never experienced. The Rock throws Cody into the bus one last time, asserting that while it didn't have to be this way, it's now the only way.

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